SOLD OUT!
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Tommy Thompson Park - 7PM
SET AN ALARM!
REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY MAY 4TH AT 10 am
Race date is Tuesday June 16th -7pm-Tommy Thompson Park...
SOLD OUT!
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Tommy Thompson Park - 7PM
SET AN ALARM!
REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY MAY 4TH AT 10 am
Race date is Tuesday June 16th -7pm-Tommy Thompson Park
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/114794/the-runners-shop-longest-day-ekiden-relay-race
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Registration opens at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 4.
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Only the team captain must register at that time. The other team members can register onto the team at any point until June 11th. Or, the team captain can register them. So don't worry if you don't have everything sorted at this point.
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The captain will have to select a team category (open, mixed, women) and a leg. This can be changed anytime by returning to your race portal.
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The cost is $180 per team, payable at registration. (Plus HST and fees).
Due to participant limits set by the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority, we expect demand to exceed available spots. I apologize in advance for that.
Reach out to us if you have any questions. Otherwise...we'll see you at the race!
[email protected]
🐶🚫 Reminder: Tommy Thompson Park is dog-free so if someone’s coming to cheer you on, the pup will have to stay home. Thank you for for your cooperation!
What the heck is an Ekiden Relay?
An Ekiden relay is a long-distance team running event—and yes, it comes with a legendary accessory: the Tasuki sash. Runners pass it along to symbolize teamwork.
Ekiden Relay's can be any distance, but in our version, each team will collectively cover the distance of a marathon. Don’t panic! You’re sharing the load, so it goes by fast.
How it works
Each team has 6 runners:
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2 people run 10K
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3 people run 5K
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1 person runs 7.2K
Start times
The handoff magic
The first 5K runner on your team to finish will tag your 7.2K runner, who will wear the Tasuki sash (because this runner is most likely your grand finale finisher)!
We’ll provide the sash, plus a decorating station so you can personalize it and make it fabulously team-branded.
Race History
Check out the photos from 2025:
AWARDS
Special surprises from our sponsors, Asics and Vuori!
Charity partner
Help us support HOPES RISE
A running, reading and leadership program for kids
Founded by Canadian Olympian and long time Canadian women's marathon record holder Silvia Ruegger (February 23, 1961 – August 23, 2019). Silvia's vision for seeing transformational change led to her creating the charity Hopes Rise, before passing away from cancer in August. Audacious hope, which fuelled Silvia’s Olympic dream and the birth of the Running & Reading Club, fuels the dream to see all children in Canada hopeful about their future and equipped with the skills and qualities they need to flourish and be leaders in their community and nation. The Runners Shop is committed to playing an active role in keeping Silvia's dream of a bright future for all children alive.